Added to stews or curries for thickening and sweetness

Added to stews or curries for thickening and sweetness recipe videos

This description refers to a common culinary ingredient, such as pumpkin, butternut squash, or sweet potato, rather than a single specific dish. These starchy vegetables are diced or pureed and added to savory stews, curries, and soups. They are popular worldwide, from Indian and Thai curries to American and European hearty stews.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This ingredient is high in complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, with very little fat or protein. It is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, and provides a moderate amount of calories, typically around 80-120 kcal per cup when cooked.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	82 kcal
Protein	1.8 g
Carbs	20.1 g
Fat	0.2 g
Fiber	6.6 g
Sugar	8.2 g
Sodium	8 mg
Vitamin A	18440 IU
Vitamin C	22.3 mg
Potassium	564 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Magnesium	22 mg

Per 1 cup, cubes (205 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Nutritionally, its deep orange flesh is a hallmark of being packed with beta-carotene, an antioxidant the body converts to vitamin A, which is crucial for eye health. Culturally, its natural sweetness balances spicy and savory flavors in many global cuisines, making it a versatile thickening agent.